In order to initiate utility services from the city, the following information must be provided by each applicant.
(a) Utility service accounts shall only be authorized for actual owners or tenants (renters/lessees) of a premises.
(b) The applicant must fully complete an application for utility service. For residential service, the applicant must list all persons residing at the premises over the age of 18 years of age. Non-residential applicants must list the person(s) or entity responsible for payment and such person(s) or authorized signer for the entity must sign the application.
(c) Each applicant must provide his or her Social Security number (subject to § 15-105(h)) with verification, which could include, but not be limited to, a Social Security card, income tax return, or W2 form. Applications for non-residential service must also provide the employer identification number, if applicable, for the entity obtaining utility services.
(d) Each applicant must present a valid, government-issued, picture identification, which includes a driver’s license, passport, or identification card.
(e) Each applicant must present accurate contact information and his or her signature.
(f) For residential service, applicants renting or leasing property must provide a copy of his or her rental/lease agreement that must list all persons residing at the premises.
(g) If an applicant has a prior debt owed to the city for utility services, this debt must be paid in full before new service shall be initiated.
(h) Applicants must provide deposits as required by ordinance.
(i) Division (c) above shall not apply for utility service applications from a limited liability company or corporation of any type. Instead, limited liability companies and corporations must provide a valid certificate of good standing from the Kansas Secretary of State. Limited liability companies and corporations shall have a continuing duty to provide a current certificate of good standing when requested. Should the applicant limited liability company or corporation change ownership after utility services are initiated, it shall provide an updated certificate of good standing to the city for the changed, responsible entity.
(Ord. 2031, passed 11-9-2017; Ord. 2114, passed 10-26-2023)